Some years ago, I was invited to a fancy dinner in an elegant city full of international law elites. Gathered at the table were a few current and former judges from international courts, a famous international arbitrator or two, renowned international legal scholars, and the odd family member. The mood was celebratory and the wine flowed. Conversations in French, German, Spanish, and English hung in the air above the long, candlelit table. As a guest of an invited guest, I was not an insider, so I played the part of eager and respectful listener. At least until the end of the evening.